English Pipe Tobacco Mixture from China
A latakia-forward English blend of Virginia, Orient, and fire-cured tobaccos for pipe smoking, unflavored or lightly topped. Fits HTS 2403.19.90.90 for other smoking tobaccos beyond water pipe or cigarette cuts. Primarily loose bulk form for custom blending.
Duty Rate — China → United States
387.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document moisture content and processing to distinguish from unmanufactured tobacco
• Avoid bulk packs mimicking retail; use commercial labeling for this 'other' category
• Check pre-1995 export docs for potential quota exemptions per US Note 5(d)